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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

The LIFE of Bud

As long as I can remember, one of my goals was to have a book published. I am now ecstatic that the release of my 4th book is weeks away! My first book,The Life of Bud, was a book in the making for many, many, many years. For over ten years, Bud had a different title; it was Bud, The Littlest Leaf, but I could never finish it, the words just were never quite there. Several times my daughter drew a few illustrations for that book, the book that seemed as if it would never be complete.

After the death of my dad, I was having a difficult time dealing with my grief. One day, while in the shower, yes, I said in the shower, the words just came. I quickly got out of the shower, threw on my robe, and went straight to my computer; and the words poured out of me. Bud, The Littlest Leaf was transformed, and The Life of Bud was born.

Bud is a story of life, a life we should all try and live. We are lucky to see amazing things, gain wonderful friendships, experience pain, treasure memories, and in the end fall from the earth; but hopefully will always be remembered. I wrote the book to help heal my heart, but over the years, its words and impactful illustrations have touched many lives and has also been used to teach children in schools all over the country about the life cycle. By this I am truly honored. From those first words I wrote in my journal all those years ago, to the hundreds of events Bud and I have been a part of, I have seen AMAZING things. I hope all of you, too, see many amazing things through your lives.

Laura's Literature

What's in the Corner? A Muffin 'Tail'Buy from Amazon (Print & Kindle)
Sing along to this musical mystery 'tail' as Muffin discovers what's in the corner of her backyard! Muffin's second adventure will spark the imagination of children of all ages!

A Simpler TimeBuy from AmazonOver-saturated with the latest video games and iPhone apps, does anyone slow down to remember A Simpler Time? Join A.J. as she discovers a summer of fun with her mom, finding animals in the clouds, and a trek to find the perfect four-leaf clover!

The Life of Bud

Went Out To Get A DONUT- Came Home With A MUFFINBuy from AmazonThis charming book engages little readers into the importance of animal rescue. A family stumbles upon an opportunity: a cute, fluffy puppy. Should they take him home?

Book Signings

THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL 2015I appreciate your support ... hope you can join me at EVENTS in 2016

Laura Eckroat

News

Book Laura to speak at your school, daycare, or learning center! Email her at thelifeofbud@aol.com.

NEW BOOK ALERT

Daisy - A Life Cycle Series has RELEASED - If you'd like your copy, email me at thelifeofbud@aol.com

Red Goes To Kindergarten, released JULY 21, 2015! It won the Texas Assoc of Authors BEST Children's Book Ages 7 & Under for 2016.

A Simpler Time & The Life of Bud are now available in Spanish. If you're interested in either - please email me at thelifeofbud@aol.com

Laura's book Went Out To Get a Donut - Came Home With a Muffin was featured in Fort Worth, Texas Magazine. It also won 2013 Texas Association of Authors First Place Award for Best 7 and Under Children's Book!